Walther Rathenau

German businessman, writer, art collector and politician (1867-1922)
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Walther Rathenau
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Walther Rathenau

Summary

Walther Rathenau is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on September 29, 1867[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on June 24, 1922[5]. He worked as a politician[6], engineer[7], writer[8], entrepreneur[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,517 views/month, #6,928 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Walther Rathenau's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Walther Rathenau died in Berlin[4].
  • Walther Rathenau was born on September 29, 1867[3].
  • Walther Rathenau died on June 24, 1922[5].
  • Walther Rathenau is buried at Waldfriedhof Oberschöneweide[12].
  • Walther Rathenau's father was Emil Rathenau[13].
  • Walther Rathenau's mother was Mathilde Rathenau[14].
  • Walther Rathenau held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Walther Rathenau held citizenship in German Empire[16].
  • Walther Rathenau held citizenship in Weimar Republic[17].
  • Walther Rathenau held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • German was Walther Rathenau's native language[19].
  • Walther Rathenau worked as a politician[6].
  • Walther Rathenau's professions included engineer[7].
  • Walther Rathenau worked as a writer[8].
  • Walther Rathenau's professions included entrepreneur[9].
  • Walther Rathenau's professions included science fiction writer[10].
  • Walther Rathenau's professions included art collector[20].
  • Walther Rathenau held the position of German Foreign Minister[21].
  • Walther Rathenau's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[22].
  • Walther Rathenau was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
  • Walther Rathenau was educated at Technical University of Munich[24].
  • Walther Rathenau's doctoral advisor was August Kundt[25].
  • Walther Rathenau was a member of VDI – The Association of German Engineers[26].
  • Walther Rathenau's religion is recorded as Judaism[27].

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Origins and Family

Walther Rathenau's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on September 29, 1867[3]. His father was Emil Rathenau[13]. His mother was Mathilde Rathenau[14]. German was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at University of Strasbourg[22], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1538[30], headquartered in Strasbourg[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; and Technical University of Munich[24], an institute of technology[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1868[38], headquartered in Munich[39]. Walther Rathenau's doctoral advisor was August Kundt[25]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], engineer[7], writer[8], entrepreneur[9], science fiction writer[10], and art collector[20]. Walther Rathenau held the position of German Foreign Minister[21].

Personal Life

Walther Rathenau's religion is recorded as Judaism[27]. He was affiliated with the German Democratic Party[41].

Death and Burial

Walther Rathenau died on June 24, 1922[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[42]. He is buried at Waldfriedhof Oberschöneweide[12].

Why It Matters

Walther Rathenau ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,517 views/month, #6,928 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Walther Rathenau born?

Born in Berlin[2], Walther Rathenau…

Where did Walther Rathenau die?

Walther Rathenau died in Berlin[4].

Who were Walther Rathenau's parents?

Walther Rathenau's father was Emil Rathenau[13]. Walther Rathenau's mother was Mathilde Rathenau[14].

What did Walther Rathenau do for work?

Walther Rathenau worked as politician[6], engineer[7], writer[8], entrepreneur[9], and science fiction writer[10].

Where did Walther Rathenau go to school?

Walther Rathenau was educated at University of Strasbourg[22], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], and Technical University of Munich[24].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [18] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [41] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . rathenau.ch. rathenau.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [42] . wikidata.org.
  26. [40] . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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